Category : Parenting/ Health

10 Signs Your Drink Is Spiked!

It’s not easy to find out how many people have had their drinks spiked because a lot of those incidents go unreported. However, a recent study suggests that about 44 percent of men and 56 percent of women had their drinks spiked. Of those who have h...

Why ‘Having It All’ Is Pushing Black Mothers to the Breaking Point

Photo: Dr. Ana’Neicia Williams In recent years, increasing attention has been given to maternal mental health and the critical need for suicide prevention, particularly among women of color. The rising rates of maternal suicide and mental health stru...

Make Your Voice Heard: FDA Mandate Episode #3

Curious about the FDA’s mandate for diversity in clinical trials? Now’s the opportunity to make your voice heard. Watch our esteemed clinical trial experts discuss the mandate and how you can comment on it before September 26th, 2024. Ou...

A Secret to Working Mom's Success: Stay Focused

A calm day...Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share th...

3 Times Cystic Fibrosis Gets Misdiagnosed in Black Women

Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disorder that only affects about 30,000 Americans, When it comes to Black people, the numbers are even smaller as approximately five percent of those affected by the condition are Black American. Unfortunately, thes...

Osteoporosis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Millions of postmenopausal women find themselves facing a diagnosis of osteoporosis, but what does that mean for their daily lives? About 30% of white postmenopausal women in the United States have osteoporosis, while 54% have osteopenia, a precurso...

Is Short Hair Better For Scalp Psoriasis?

If you have Plaque Psoriasis (PsO), you probably already know that it is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease that causes skin cells to shed quickly, leaving behind thick, scaly, white plaques that can be itchy, red, or painful. These spots most ofte...

The Hidden Dangers of Reusing Contact Solution: What You Need to Know

Contact solution is integral to keeping your contact lenses clean and safe. Many people ask if it’s possible to reuse this solution at least once. This is a practice that doctors advise against because of the risks involved. It helps to understand w...

Kamala Harris Says She’s ‘Working to Earn the Vote’ of Black Men

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY Septemb...

Clinical Trials Outreach: From Black Women, to Black Women

Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments, but there’s a persistent issue of the underrepresentation of Black women in these studies. This disparity was highlighted during a recent “...

‘COVID Brain’ – 5 Ways to Boost Your Mind Post-Pandemic

Whether it was the virus itself, causing a range of symptoms and health issues, or simply the policies and lockdowns, the entire pandemic has left its mark. But what can we do about it? And what about people who still suffer to this day? Even if yo...

Managing HS In Black Infants, Toddlers, & Adolescents

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic or long-lasting inflammatory skin condition that may be highly severe and affects people of all ethnicities. Recent research, on the other hand, has found that it has a disproportionately negative impact on...

How To Rebuild Trust With Doctors After A Misdiagnosis

The doctor-patient interaction is crucial for chronic disease patients. Irritable bowel syndrome is a great example because it is misdiagnosed in 10 percent of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Three percent wait five or more years for t...

Losing Bone Mass During Menopause? These Easy Fixes Can Help!

Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects millions of women worldwide, particularly during and after menopause. It is characterized by weakened bones, making them more prone to fractures. As women age and estrogen levels decline...

5 Ways To End The BEEF with Your Roommate

When you first enroll in college, some universities require that you must live on campus if you are classified as an undergraduate student. Never do you think that going into this that you could be dealing with a person who you may have to end beef...